Coding/Documentation Specialist (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines is seeking a Coding Documentation Specialist to maintain coding accuracy and education across providers and staff. You will support HCC, ICD-10, CPT, and E/M coding, develop, track, and coordinate coding and documentation education programs, and deliver training to individuals and groups.

You will also assist with audits, analyze payer denials, stay current on regulations, and provide regular updates to coding leadership while upholding patient confidentiality

Qualifications

• Four years of clinical or medical office experience.
• Knowledge of medical coding and terminology, government and payer regulations.
• Charter auditing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent work schedule and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Support coding compliance and optimization for HCC, ICD-10, CPT, and E/M coding.
• Develop, track, and coordinate coding and documentation education programs for providers and staff.
• Deliver coding, documentation, and chart review training to individuals and groups.
• Assist with coding and billing audit programs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct chart audits and reviews to verify accurate documentation, coding, and billing practices.

Skills

Medical coding

Documentation

Education

CMA

LPN

RN

Job description

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.

Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.

By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…

A day in the life…

Wondering what a day in the life of a Coding Documentation Specialist at The Iowa Clinic might look like?

• Maintain a consistent work schedule and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Support coding compliance and optimization for HCC, ICD-10, CPT, and E/M coding.
• Develop, track, and coordinate coding and documentation education programs for providers and staff.
• Deliver coding, documentation, and chart review training to individuals and groups.
• Assist with coding and billing audit programs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct chart audits and reviews to verify accurate documentation, coding, and billing practices.
• Evaluate diagnoses and documentation to support accurate HCC coding and reimbursement.
• Research coding issues and perform targeted audits to identify and address compliance concerns.
• Prepare and analyze reports on coding accuracy, audit findings, and physician performance metrics.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to coding leadership.
• Analyze payer denials and identify trends for process improvement.
• Stay current on coding regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Support external audits and reviews by coordinating documentation requests and responses.
• Utilize data analytics to identify coding trends, discrepancies, and optimization opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, provider, and organizational information.
• Foster positive professional relationships and represent The Iowa Clinic in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with team members and provide support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if…

Education

• CMA, LPN, or RN preferred.

Qualifications

• Four yearspreviousclinical ormedicaloffice relatedexperience.
• Demonstrated expertise andknowledgeofmedical coding andterminology, andgovernment and/ or payer regulationsandrulesrequired.Experience in chartauditing stronglypreferred.

Bonus points if…

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or other AAPC certification equivalent or experience preferred.

What’s in it for you

• One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
• Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
• Generous PTO accruals
• and paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
• Training and development programs
• Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
• Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
• Employee feedback surveys
• All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication